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A/C Compressor, Removing And Installing On Bracket: Removing

-- If equipped, remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

Vehicles with A/C Clutch -N25-

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-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

Continuation for All Vehicles

NOTE:

The ribbed belt is not completely removed, but rather just removed from the A/C compressor belt pulley.

-- Release the tension on the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (2.0L) / RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (3.6L) .

-- Remove the ribbed belt from the A/C compressor belt pulley.

-- Disconnect the connector -6- from the A/C compressor -1-.

Fig 1: Connector And A/C compressor
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-- Remove the bolts -5- and remove the A/C compressor -1-.

NOTE:

Do not loosen the refrigerant pipes on the A/C compressor if only the sub-assembly bracket is being removed.

-- Attach the A/C compressor -1- to the body with something suitable, for example, welding wire -2-.

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